49ers training camp takeaways: Gross-Matos makes case for Bosa bookend originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Training Camp Live” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 3 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports App, YouTube and Facebook. SANTA CLARA — The second on-field training camp practice for the …

North Carolina coach Mack Brown arrived at the ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte Thursday ready to speak bluntly about the current state of college football. “There’s been more changes in the last three years than my first 47,” the former Texas coach said during an interview with the ACC Network. “Somebody said today, why don’t you write a book about …

49ers rookie Pearsall nearing training camp debut after injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall appears to be nearing his training camp debut. Pearsall went through a demanding rehab session on Thursday as his 49ers teammates were warming up for their second day of training camp. The club expects Pearsall to …

The wait to watch one of Penn State’s top recruiting targets in the Class of 2025 just got a whole lot shorter. Max Granville, a four-star edge rusher from Texas, has reclassified to the Class of 2024 and is already enrolled at Penn State, which makes him eligible for the Nittany Lions this fall. That is quite a development for …

Breece Hall’s comeback journey from a major knee injury finished six yards short of 1,000 last season. The New York Jets running back insists he’ll scamper far past that statistical milestone, leaving any doubts behind him — along with would-be tacklers. “I’m for sure going to have 1,000-plus yards this year,” Hall declared after training camp practice Thursday. “So that …

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott wants a long-term extension as do receiver CeeDee Lamb and edge rusher Micah Parsons. All are expected to receiver top-of-the-market deals at their respective positions, something executive vice president Stephen Jones called “unique.” The Cowboys again have dragged their feet on extending Prescott’s deal. It took two years before Prescott received his second contract, and when …

INDIANAPOLIS — The last time that Michigan football saw Dan Lanning roaming a sideline, he was working as an analyst for ESPN for the national championship game. The time before that, however, wasn’t too good of a time if you’re a Wolverine. Before he took over the Oregon program, Lanning was the defensive coordinator for Georgia under Kirby Smart. But after …

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is medically cleared nine months after his torn Achilles tendon, but he probably won’t see any live action until the regular season starts. Cousins said today that he wants to play in the preseason, but head coach Raheem Morris wants to be more cautious and will probably hold him out until the September 8 opener against …

INDIANAPOLIS — Recruiting is the lifeblood of any college football program and Michigan football is no different. Though the Wolverines don’t bring in copious amounts of five-stars, the program lies somewhere in between being a recruiting juggernaut and a developmental program. And no matter how good the returning personnel might be, there are always a few first-year players who manage to …

It appears Ja’Marr Chase is holding in. The Cincinnati Bengals’ fourth-year Pro Bowler is not practicing for a second straight day, according to Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer. When asked by Conway if he’s not practicing due to his contract, Chase replied, “no comment.” Chase is currently seeking a new contract and is scheduled to make a little over …

Mike Leach is not in the College Football Hall of Fame as a head coach. The highly influential innovator who died in 2022 left an enormous imprint on college football. Any reasonable or rational person would conclude Leach deserves to be in the College Football Hall of Fame. Lincoln Riley made the case at Big Ten media days, as College …

C.J. Stroud is entering his second season in the NFL with the Houston Texans, while Jordan Love is entering his second season as the Green Bay Packers’ full-time quarterback. Could either young signal-caller be the 2024 NFL MVP? On Thursday’s edition of “Undisputed,” cohost Keyshawn Johnson made the case for Stroud, who’s second to win NFL MVP honors next season …

How Bears’ wide receiver trio is already showcasing deadly potential in training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears’ offense is behind the defense to start training camp, but the possibilities of what it can one day become is clear. “It’s scary. It’s scary,” tight end Gerald Everett said Thursday after practice. “I’m sure …

Oregon Ducks defensive back Daylen Austin, who was charged with a hit-and-run felony that ended with a fatality, will be permitted to play football this fall ahead of his trial date next spring, according to a report from The Oregonian’s James Crepea. Head coach Dan Lanning made this clear on Thursday at the Big Ten Media Days. “Based on all …

Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is holding out of the team’s training camp, as he seeks a new contract extension.  Lamb is slated to earn $17.99 million in 2024. He enters the final year of the rookie contract he signed after becoming the Cowboys’ first-round pick in 2020. He has since established himself as Dak Prescott’s main target …